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i_escape_2other_worlds's review against another edition
I couldn’t bear to read past the FMC getting ready to lie about being sexually assaulted by an old bf because he’d moved on. Too despicable for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
suhmown's review against another edition
medium-paced
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
travelseatsreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I absolutely head over heels loved Animal so I jumped at the chance to read Ghost Lover. Unfortunately, while I still adored Lisa Taddeo's prose and writing style I just couldn't connect with any of these short stories and it just didn't do anything for me. Without a doubt she is an outstanding artist who has the innate ability of weaving some gritty and raw narratives, I just wish for Ghost Lover she moved away from the rich privileged white female.
9 individual stories told in Taddeo's sharp, unrelenting and gritty style, evocative but just not gripping.
9 individual stories told in Taddeo's sharp, unrelenting and gritty style, evocative but just not gripping.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Pregnancy
julietealy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Every time I read Lisa Taddeo I feel like she is writing to me. Ghost Lover is an engrossing collection of short stories that beautifully capture the female experience. I love the way that Taddeo writes about lust, rage, ageing, jealousy, friendship, and love. Her characters are raw and complex and flawed, and that's what I love so much about her work. I really savored reading this book because each story felt so special to me. My favorite stories in this collection are Ghost Lover, Fourty-Two, Air Supply, and A Suburban Weekend. This is my new favorite collection of short stories. Each one scratched my brain in a different way, and I really appreciate how cohesive this collection is. Thank you SO much to Caroline and Avid Reader Press for sending me this ARC 💘 I am so grateful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Sexual harassment